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Ana Ear Watch 2016!

Unless this is the first time you’ve visited my blog, you probably know that my husband and I adopted an all-black German shepherd pup named Ana this past August. One of the many joys of puppy ownership is watching how fast they mature and grow. In Ana’s case, it’s all about the ears. Below I share a 3-month timeline.

To make it a little more fun, let’s make it a contest! Comment on the blog with your favorite by midnight on Midnight on December 25. Santa will send one lucky winner their choice of any of the four books in my Downward Dog Mystery series, including A Fatal Twist, which launches on January 8!

Good luck!

Ana ears 1: August 4th–almost six weeks old!

Ana ears 2: August 15–the day she arrived at our home. The carpet hasn’t been clean since!

Ana ears 3: August 29. Starting to look perky!

Ana ears 4: September 6th. Maybe I should have named her Ivy!

Ana ears 5: September 18. One up, one at half mast.

Ana ears 6: September 28. The crossed-ears days.

Ana ears 7: October 5. More like a steeple now.

Ana ears 8: October 16. One up, one leaning.

Ana ears 9: October 26. It’s hard to hide when your ears are so big!

Ana ears 10: November 6. Right ear straight up, left a little floppy.

Ana ears 11: November 20: Kind of like windshield wipers, don’t you think?

Ana ears 12: December 4th. Ah, perfection. And just in time for the holidays!

Isn’t the speed of her development amazing? Don’t forget to vote on your favorite in the comments. Include your e-mail address (i.e. Tracy(at)WholeLifeYoga(dot)com) so I can contact you if you win.

I have to pick just one? I’ll go with Anna Ears 5, but I truly love them all. I have so enjoyed watching her grow (and reading about her antics). Thank you for the chance to win. Dmskrug3 at hotmail dot com

I have to say # 2. Love the floppy ears and the sweet puppy face. German shepherd is on our list of choices when we are ready to get a puppy again. I’ve read they are very loyal and devoted. We want a breed that will be good with our grandchildren.

Ana is a beautiful girl! German Shepherds are one of my favorite breeds. They are so loving and loyal and they give you all their love. She is so lucky to have you and your husband and you are lucky to be able to give her a good home. My favorite picture is #5, one ear up and one at half mast. She looks so regal and full of mischief. Merry Christmas!
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I’ve loved watching Ana’s growth and it’s really hard to pick one as a favorite. But if I really have to pick one it would be Ana’s Ears 9 where she thinks she is hiding from society in the bush. This pup has more personality than some people even do. Thanks for sharing her with us as well as your wonderful books.

Ana, so incredibly cute and down to earth and yet so regal at the same time!! She is so adorable it’s hard to choose which picture is my favorite, but I gonna go with #8. She looks like she’s listing to one side!! chettysmom(at)yahoo(dot)com

Your Ana is a beautiful girl.I like #6. She still looks like a vulnerable pup. This stage passes so quickly it’s hard to remember all the sweet puppy looks. I am a big fan of books with dogs and am looking forward to reading youur first book. I’ve had dogs most of my life and have worked for dog rescue for many years. We share our home with an English Mastiff and a pound pup who may be a shepherd mix.

Ana is such a beautiful dog! I really love #3. I love pictures of young pups and that is such an adorable picture. It’s amazing how quickly they change. It’s so unbelievable that the ears start to stand up by themselves as she gets older.